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Record-Breaking MAN B&W Engine Debuts Aboard Ultra-Large Containership

MAN Diesel & Turbo has announced that its largest and most powerful engine to date has entered into service aboard the new 19,437 TEU MSC Jade. The engine is an MAN B&W 11G95ME-C9.5 two-stroke engine rated at 75,570 kW (103,000 horsepower). The MSC Jade also features four MAN L32/40 auxiliary engines with a single MAN turbocharger. The 11G95ME-C9.5 engine during shop tests in Korea in October 2015. Photo Courtesy Doosan The 11G95ME-C9.5 engine during shop tests in Korea in October 2015. Photo Courtesy Doosan The ultra large containership is operated by Mediterranean Shipping Company and was delivered by DSME in late May. The engine was built by Doosan Engine in South Korea. The engine is the first in a series of six ordered by MSC, with a second sister vessel scheduled currently for sea trials. Two other vessels are also completing construction at rival shipyard Samsung Heavy Industries and due for sea trials in June. https://gcaptain.com/record-breaking-man-bw-engine-enters-service/